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    Question

    Anita used 35% of her salary for groceries, 50% of the rest

    on house rent, and saved the remaining amount. If her savings are Rs. 1500, then how much did she spend on rent?
    A Rs.1899 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.1499 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.1599 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.1099 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let, salary of Anita be Rs. 100x

    According to question;

    0.65 × 0.50 × 100x = 1500

    Or, x = 46.15

    So, amount spent on rent = 0.65 × 0.50 × 4615 = Rs. 1499

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